Third U.S. Army Troops Cross Rhine in Germany

Identifier:

041146

Collection Number:

A&M 3904

Title:

Third U.S. Army Troops Cross Rhine in Germany

Date:

1945/ 03

Description:

Information included with the photograph, "Troops of the Third U.S. Army crouch low as enemy fire opens during their crossings of the Rhine in assault boats at Oberwesel, Germany. The Army first forged the river March 22, 1945." Note the label "me" on the photograph most likely points to Raymond Young, infantryman and combat photographer.

Acquisition Source:

Webb, Barry H.

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView